US Bridges

IH 45 NB over BNSF RR

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750009301074

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 NB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 NB over BNSF RR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 NB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.50 MI S of SH 31
RouteInterstate 45
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07727, -96.44274
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic24,360 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 NB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is IH 45 NB over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 45 NB over BNSF RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 NB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 NB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.